BA in Foreign Languages and Culture and Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Chicago United States | Western Illinois University

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures provides a Bachelor of Arts program in Foreign Languages and Cultures, featuring concentrations in French, Spanish, French Teacher Education, and Spanish Teacher Education. Students can also pursue minor studies in French or Spanish. This academic path includes language instruction alongside explorations of literature and cultural studies from regions where these languages are spoken. Engaging with language, culture, and literary works equips graduates for further academic pursuits or professional applications in diverse fields such as business, government, law enforcement, cultural institutions, healthcare, tourism, and other sectors serving multicultural communities. Those who choose the Teacher Education tracks gain teaching methodologies and language mastery, qualifying them for K-12 language instruction certification in Illinois.

High-achieving undergraduates may enroll in a combined bachelor's and master's program, earning both a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Cultures and a Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences within five years.